Filmmaker and actress Elizabeth Banks shared her experience of encountering misogyny as a woman director. Despite being told she couldn’t direct men, she successfully worked with Ray Liotta on the dark comedy horror film “Cocaine Bear.” Banks highlighted the need for more diverse storytellers and audiences to support women in the industry.
Discussing her new series “The Miniature Wife,” Banks revealed that the show explores themes of feeling diminished by a partner. Through humor and an absurdist lens, the series addresses relatable experiences of being made to feel small in various aspects of life. Banks emphasized the importance of empowering women and providing them with agency in storytelling.
Apart from “Cocaine Bear,” Banks has directed films like “Charlie’s Angels,” “Pitch Perfect 2,” and a short in “Movie 43.” She expressed her commitment to ensuring women have a significant presence in the entertainment industry and the narratives being told.
